Climate Insights for Rukban

The climate in Rukban is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 89mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 15mm of rainfall. Rukban is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperatures in Rukban vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Rukban is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 89mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Rukban is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Rukban, which began on March 20, 2026. Rukban is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rukban is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rukban based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.